The cheapest and fastest coaches from Safranbolu to Istanbul
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
8 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Safranbolu to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Safranbolu to Istanbul will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $24.
Of the 2 buses that leave Safranbolu for Istanbul every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 315 km distance in an average of 8 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare flight and coach for Safranbolu to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Safranbolu to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $32.
Distance: 315 km
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$24 Average Price Cheapest | $50 Average Price |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Safranbolu to Istanbul bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:30 am Safranbolu | 8h15 | 5:45 pm Istanbul | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:30 pm Safranbolu | 8h15 | 8:45 pm Istanbul | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Safranbolu to Istanbul
Distance 315 km |
Average bus duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 00:19 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Safranbolu to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between Safranbolu to Istanbul with FlixBus for as low as $24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Safranbolu to Istanbul coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Safranbolu, Bus Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Safranbolu and Istanbul
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station)
- Kebab House (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 36CE, 49T, 49Z Metro: M7
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